It was my birthday yesterday and although I didn’t get to see all my family and loved ones I did still get spoilt by them. Thanks to all for all the lovely prezzies, they are much appreciated. :-) I was lucky enough to receive this new kitchen gadget from my brother, a Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser and a box of (Chocolate) Hazelnut Latte to try with it.
It has been quite a while since I have wanted a Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, everyone who has tried them say they make the best hot chocolate and as I drink a significant amount it obviously appeals, but the gadgets are expensive so I never quite got there. This Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser is a smart bronze colour, and makes one drink at a time. You simply add milk, the chocolate powder / sachet and press the button, you get hot chocolate a couple of minutes later. It makes it by heating the milk and continuously whisking while it works, this adds air and also means you get a smooth lump free finish.
I added the milk to the fill line inside the Velvetiser, then I poured in the sachet of Hazelnut Latte and set the machine off. It whirled and hummed away and I poured my finished Hazelnut Latte drink into a mug. I took a sip and was completely blown away by the drink, it was rich and sweet from chocolate, wonderfully nutty and had lovely dark tones of coffee too. The texture was silky and it was just so good. The hazelnut was perfectly balanced, the chocolate was divine and I savoured every sip of this gorgeous coffee. I can’t wait to try out some of the more traditional chocolate varaties too. I know I love a kitchen gadget but this really is something special. :-)
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